Burlington Northern's B30-7As
BN 4106 was built in October 1983. It was retired but I don't know the actual date, somewhere around 2003. If anyone knows for sure, let me know.
The model was started in 2003 but not completed until a child and two moves later in 2007. It is a Rail Power B23-7 shell. It has a Smokey Valley high hood and utility cab. The sideframes and dynamic brake box are from Details Associates. The frame and drive are Athearn with a Digitrax decoder. I didn't put lights in it since it always trails.
BN 4077 was built in September 1983 and, like the 4106, retired from the BN around 2003. Its construction also follows a similar path as the 4106, they were started about the same time but 4077 wasn't finished until 2008. I think the sideframes on 4077 are from RailPower. The detail isn't as fine but they are a little more accurate in what details are there. It is weathered with a wash of Floquil and light overspray of rail brown then gray on the trucks.
10/13/07
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